Senior Mechanical Engineer / Thruster Lead

ELSA

8-10 Years

Singapore

Posted 5 hours ago

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Job Description

Position : Senior Mechanical Engineer / Thruster Lead

Industry : Oil & Gas

Location : Singapore (frequent shipyard attendance)

Contract Duration : 6 months

Scope of Works:

Lead and oversee the complete T1–T8 thruster overhaul activities throughout the drydock project.
Take overall technical responsibility for the thruster work package, ensuring activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications and approved procedures.
Coordinate closely with Kongsberg and other OEM representatives on technical requirements, overhaul procedures, inspections, troubleshooting, and technical recommendations.
Manage and coordinate shipyard workshop activities, including dismantling, inspection, repair, refurbishment, reassembly, testing, and commissioning of thruster systems.
Review and verify technical documentation, drawings, inspection reports, repair procedures, and OEM recommendations related to the thruster scope.
Coordinate spare parts readiness, including identification of required parts, availability, procurement status, delivery, inspection, and readiness for installation.
Monitor thruster overhaul progress against the project schedule and coordinate with the Project Planner to ensure activities remain aligned with key drydock milestones.
Attend and coordinate Class inspections and approvals related to thruster overhaul activities.
Lead the identification, assessment, and resolution of technical defects and equipment issues encountered during inspection, overhaul, installation, and testing.
Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, shipyard, OEM, contractor, and other project teams to resolve technical issues and maintain work progress.
Review and approve technical solutions and repair recommendations where required, ensuring compliance with OEM requirements and applicable standards.
Monitor the quality and workmanship of overhaul activities and ensure completed work meets the required technical and inspection standards.
Support testing, commissioning, and functional verification of thruster systems following overhaul and reinstallation.
Monitor and manage the thruster work package budget, including repair costs, spare parts, workshop activities, OEM support, and other associated expenditures.
Identify potential technical, schedule, and cost risks and recommend appropriate mitigation or recovery actions.
Maintain accurate records of inspections, defects, repairs, spare parts, technical decisions, and completion status for the thruster work package.
Provide regular technical and progress updates to the Project Management Team and support project reporting and close-out activities.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
Minimum 8–10 years of relevant mechanical engineering experience, preferably within offshore, marine, shipyard, oil & gas, or heavy industrial projects.
Proven experience in thruster overhaul, repair, maintenance, or commissioning campaigns.
Hands-on experience with offshore vessel propulsion systems and marine rotating equipment is highly preferred.
Experience with Kongsberg thruster products/systems is highly preferred.
Strong understanding of thruster mechanical systems, overhaul procedures, inspection requirements, troubleshooting, and commissioning.
Proven experience coordinating OEMs, shipyards, workshops, contractors, and Class representatives.
Experience managing large mechanical work packages within a drydock or vessel upgrade project.
Strong technical review and defect-resolution capabilities, with the ability to assess technical issues and implement practical solutions.
Experience in managing spare parts readiness, procurement coordination, and technical material requirements.
Good understanding of Class requirements, inspection processes, and marine/offshore standards.
Experience in monitoring and managing work package budgets, costs, and resources.
Strong project coordination, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced shipyard environment and coordinate multiple activities simultaneously.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with good attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and attend the shipyard frequently in Singapore as required.

Note: Only those applicants who meet the above criteria will be contacted as part of shortlisting process